Sweden Social Democrats’ Kombispel Lottery Criticized for Targeting Elderly with Aggressive Sales Tactics In a move that has raised eyebrows across Sweden, the Social Democrats’ Kombispel lottery is under fire for allegedly using coercive sales tactics to pressure elderly citizens into buying lottery tickets. This revelation follows an investigation by Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN), […]
North Carolina Takes Significant Steps Toward Legalizing Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Retail Sports Betting, and Esports North Carolina is on the cusp of expanding its betting landscape with new opportunities for pari-mutuel wagering, retail sports betting, and esports. This move could significantly boost the state’s gaming industry while attracting more betting enthusiasts. On Wednesday, the North Carolina […]
Lawmakers Propose Tough Federal Regulations on Sports Betting with SAFE Bet Act The rapidly expanding sports betting industry in the United States faces a potential overhaul as lawmakers introduce sweeping new federal regulations. The proposed SAFE Bet Act aims to establish a uniform federal standard for sports betting, emphasizing consumer protection and tighter controls on […]
Buenos Aires Legislator Pushes for Online Gambling Ban Amid Concerns Over Minors and Vulnerable Groups As online gambling continues to grow in Buenos Aires, concerns about its impact on minors and vulnerable groups are escalating. Gabriel Solano, a member of the Workers’ Leftist Front in the Buenos Aires City legislature, has proposed a bill aimed […]
Philippine Senate Moves to Permanently Ban Offshore Gaming Operations Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has made a bold declaration: the Philippine Senate is determined to permanently ban offshore gaming operators regardless of who holds the presidential office in the future. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stance against offshore gambling, marking a pivotal moment in […]
Albanese Defends Partial Ban on Gambling Ads, Citing Balance Between Regulation and Personal Freedom Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sparked intense debate by defending his government’s stance on a partial ban on gambling ads. While addressing the public outcry from gambling harm campaigners, Albanese stressed the need to balance regulation with individual freedoms. However, […]
Singapore Parliament Approves Changes to Casino Control Act: Cashless Gaming Allowed, Cryptocurrency Banned Singapore’s parliament has approved significant changes to the Casino Control Act, ushering in a new era of cashless gaming while strengthening safeguards for vulnerable groups. This move reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to modernize the gaming landscape while maintaining stringent regulatory […]
Missouri Group Launches Campaign to Oppose Statewide Sports Betting Expansion As the battle over legalizing sports betting in Missouri intensifies, a new opposition group, Missourians Against the Deceptive Online Gambling Amendment (MADOGA), has launched a fierce campaign against the proposed Amendment 2, which seeks to legalize sports wagering across the state. The group’s move comes […]
US Lawmakers Tonko and Blumenthal to Unveil Federal Sports Betting Legislation US lawmakers Paul Tonko and Richard Blumenthal are making waves in the sports betting world with a new federal bill aimed at reining in the rapidly expanding industry. Announced during a press conference set for September 12, this legislation seeks to impose stricter controls […]
Norfolk City Council Approves Major Pamunkey Tribe and Boyd Gaming Casino Project Near Harbor Park The long-awaited Norfolk casino project has taken a significant step forward. On Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council approved a pivotal purchase and development agreement with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Boyd Gaming Corporation, greenlighting the construction of a $500 million […]